The X Factor: Show bosses 'frantically planning to pre-record Saturday’s live show' so Robbie Williams can appear before Chile trip

X Factor bosses have reportedly been left 'frantic' as they pre-record Saturday's 'live' show in the afternoon, due to Robbie Williams' busy schedule.

The Angel hitmaker, 44, will be replaced by Nile Rodgers on Sunday's edition of the show as he leaves the UK to perform on a pre-arranged tour in Chile.

A source told The Mirror: 'Everyone is frantic behind the scenes....it means the dress rehearsals will kick off at midday – several hours earlier.'

Switching up the plan: X Factor bosses have reportedly been left 'frantic' as they pre-record Saturday's 'live' show in the afternoon, due to Robbie Williams' busy schedule

Giving insight into the show's arrangements, the insider continued: 'The show itself will be filmed as live at 4.30pm. It's stressful to say the least but everyone is rallying around to make it a success.'

'They are moving hell and earth to ensure Robbie is on the panel. He is so committed to his acts and the show that he doesn’t want to leave them in the lurch and fly off.'

Robbie's absence is said to have been planned for months, with his gigs in Mexico City and Buenos Aires booked before he was signed up to join the X Factor judging panel.

Meanwhile, the X Factor contestants have reportedly left their neighbours angry over the 'noise' from practising for the show in their West London home.

Making it work: The source described the singer as a 'perfectionist' as they claimed he's spent hours with his acts during rehearsals this week

A source told The Sun: 'There were 36 contestants when the live shows first started this year – you can imagine excitement levels were running high.

'But living on the same road as the X Factor house isn’t something any of the neighbours have asked for and they’ve quickly grown sick of the noise from rehearsals that last all day and well into the night.

'It wouldn’t have become a huge problem if it wasn’t for the group also having parties, socialising and using the indoor pool until the early hours', they added.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for The X Factor for comment.

Awkward: Meanwhile, the X Factor contestants have reportedly left their neighbours angry over the 'noise' from practising for the show in their West London home